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The First Lady

In the East Wing of the White House, numerous pivotal and transformative decisions have been concealed, primarily made by America’s celebrated, multifaceted and dynamic First Ladies.

Reframing American Leadership Through First Lady Lives: A New Series with Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford, and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this series explores the personal and political journeys of these influential figures, including their experiences in Washington, family life, and significant contributions to world politics. The impact of White House women is now on full display.

Episodes:

Episode 1 That White House

1. That White House

Aired: Apr 17, 2022

Eleanor commits to Franklin's uncertain political future. Betty unexpectedly ...

Episode 2 Voices Carry

2. Voices Carry

Aired: Apr 24, 2022

Eleanor presses Franklin to act more boldly against the Great Depression. Aft...

Episode 3 Please Allow Me

3. Please Allow Me

Aired: May 1, 2022

Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin...

Episode 4 Cracked Pot

4. Cracked Pot

Aired: May 8, 2022

Franklin's marital indiscretions push Eleanor to socialize with more politica...

Episode 5 See Saw

5. See Saw

Aired: May 15, 2022

Eleanor holds the White House's first all-female press conference and grows c...

Episode 6 Shout Out

6. Shout Out

Aired: May 22, 2022

Eleanor, Betty and Michelle's daring stances put them in the spotlight.

Episode 7 Nadir

7. Nadir

Aired: May 29, 2022

Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism. Betty helps Jerry sec...

Episode 8 Punch Perfect

8. Punch Perfect

Aired: Jun 5, 2022

Eleanor forces Franklin's hand in assisting Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germ...

Episode 9 Rift

9. Rift

Aired: Jun 12, 2022

Eleanor rallies the country as the U.S. enters WW II. After Betty's addiction...

Episode 10 Victory Dance

10. Victory Dance

Aired: Jun 19, 2022

Franklin gifts Eleanor the charter for the League of Nations. After rehab, Be...

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Info about The First Lady

Current Status: Canceled

Network: Showtime

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, History, Biography

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